1977 Buick Regal vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 590 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Regal | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
